Standing in front of an F4F with its engine running and the plane captain in its cockpit, Lieutenant Commander John S. Thach, Commander of Navy Fighting Squadron Three (VF-3) discusses a planned flight with Lieutenant Edward "Butch" O'Hare, as they look over a map. (This sequence is repeated again for the camera.) LCDR Thach boards his aircraft, as plane captain steps out of cockpit and stows his map. Thach's plane has 3 Japanese victory flags painted below the cockpit. The Squadron's Felix-the-Cat logo is seen on the fuselage.The plane captain helps Thach get strapped in and settled in the cockpit. Thach gives a thumbs up indicating he is ready. Lt. O'Hare climbs aboard his F4F, which displays 5 Japanese victory flags. (O'Hare is the U.S. Navy's first air ace of World War 2.) His plane captain stows his map and O'Hare straps himself in and runs his cockpit checks. He gives a thumbs up indicating he is ready.
LCDR John S. Thach, Commander of Navy Fighting Squadron Three (VF-3) is seen flying his F4F (number: F-1) with his wingman, Lt. Edward O'Hare,who is flying F4F number F-13. They fly over Hawaii and environs, with their canopies open. Thach is seen clearly in his cockpit. A change of sequence suddenly shows O'hare flying lead, with Thach flying on his wing. There appear to be only 4 Japanese victory flags painted on O'Hare's airplane. (Note: Lt. O'Hare was the U.S. Navy's first ace, shooting down 5 Japanese aircraft, in World War 2, and was a Medal of Honor recipient.)
Memorial day services aboard USS Arizona at the Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, United States, five months after Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Flag at half mast. Arizona submerged in water, showing scars. Captain, Officers and people standing with bowed heads. U.S. Navy Admiral Francis Compton Denebrink standing aboard USS Arizona. Waves placing wreaths on deck of Arizona. They pose with the wreath. Bugler sounding taps, flag waving in the background. Arizona submerged in water, showing battle scars. USS Arizona in water, flag flying at half mast above wreckage.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, United States. Entrance to Arizona Memorial with letters above entrance 'USS Arizona memorial'. U.S. Navy Admiral Perry and staff enter the memorial from a boat landing. Guests arrive in a boat at boat landing to the Memorial. Admiral Riggs and party enter the memorial followed by the guests. Admiral W. S. Benson and Admiral Metzger arrive at boat landing and enter the memorial with guests.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, United States. Military dignitaries and civilian dignitaries arrive at the memorial in a boat. Military dignitaries arrive with guests. U.S. Navy Admiral Perry and other officers arrive at the entrance. Six U.S. Air Force Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (A4Ds) fly in formation over the area. Rear Admiral (RADM) C.A. Buchanan gives an introduction for dedication of the memorial. Civilian dignitary speaks from the podium with ships in the background. Officers, dignitaries and guests seated in chairs.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl harbor in Hawaii, United States. Chaplain conducts benediction. Officials and dignitaries seated in chairs. Sailor and Marines carrying a large wreath. Large wreath being thrown over side of the memorial and floats on surface of the water. Group of marines on a platform over the Memorial as they fire a military salute. USS Buchanan in the background. Navy band at a beach in the background. USS Buchanan at anchor, Marine Honor Guard on platform. U.S. Admiral Harry Felt speaks with guest aboard the memorial. Flag flies at half mast.
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